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Rodrigo De Vivero Abstract Recurrent abdominal pain, is a common pediatric problem encountered by primary care physicians, medical subspecialists and surgical specialists. Chronic abdominal pain in children is usually functional-that is, without objective evidence of an underlying organic disorder. The presence of weight loss, gastrointestinal bleeding, persistent fever, chronic severe diarrhea and significant vomiting is associated with a higher prevalence of organic disease. In this article, it examined the diagnostic and therapeutic value of a medical and psychologic history, diagnostic tests, and pharmacological and behavioral therapy. Keywords Recurrent abdominal pain; Children; Diagnosis; Management.

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Dolor abdominal recurrente Rodrigo De Vivero Resumen El dolor abdominal recurrente (DAR) es un problema frecuente en la consulta médica y en la subespecialidad médica y quirúrgica. El DAR es frecuentemente funcional, es decir, sin una causa orgánica aparente. El diagnóstico diferencial debe incluir pérdida de peso, sangrado gastrointestinal, fiebre persistente, diarrea crónica y vómito importante. En este artículo se revisa el diagnóstico y tratamiento, pruebas diagnósticas y manejo farmacológico y ambiental. Palabras-clave Dolor abdominal recurrente; Niños; Diagnóstico; Tratamiento.

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